Ben Kotwica
| Position: | Assistant Special Teams |
| Jets Seasons: | 3 |
| NFL Coaching seasons: | 3 |
| Age: | 34 |
■ Ben Kotwica was promoted to assistant special teams coach after two seasons as a quality control coach on defense and special teams.
■ He joined the Jets after two seasons as defensive coordinator at the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School.
PLAYING CAREER
■ Kotwica was a three-year starter at linebacker and captain of the winningest team in Army history, leading the Black Knights to a 10-2 record and the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy in 1996 while playing for current Jets coach Bob Sutton.
OFF THE FIELD
■ Kotwica is a decorated officer who spent seven years in the Army after graduating from West Point. His awards include the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal and the Bronze Star.
■ He and his wife, Christina, have a daughter, Analyssa, and a son, Christian.
